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The effect of aromatherapy on postpartum depression

Comparison of the effects of inhalation aromatherapy with rose and lavender and odorless sesame seed oil and Musk willow on postpartum depression in women at risk: a clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016080929281N1
Enrollment
105
Registered
2017-01-03
Start date
2015-06-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Postpartum Depression. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: inhaling 7 drops of lavender essential oil with 1 cc of Rosewater with a concentration of 100%, produced by the Barij Company, 10 times before sleeping, from 38th w
Treatment - Drugs
Control group: they receive routine care.
Placebo group: inhaling 7 drops of sesame seed oil with 1 cc of Musk willow with a concentration of 100%, produced by the Barij Company, 10 times before sleeping, from 38th week of gestational age unt
Intervention group: inhaling 7 drops of lavender essential oil with 1 cc of Rosewater with a concentration of 100%, produced by the Barij Company, 10 times before sleeping, from 38th week of gestation

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research,Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: being literate; having Iranian nationality; No abnormalities in infant According to Ultrasound exam; no drugs or alcohol consumption by the mother; mother not being affected by known chronic or systemic diseases; no consumption of anti depressant or anti anxiety medications in recent pregnancy; no history of asthma, allergy, or dermatitis diagnosed by a physician; no history of eczema and allergy to flowers and plants diagnosed by a physician; Not having perceived social support from the side of family and friends for current pregnancy; Unwanted pregnancy; Unemployed husband; having Stressful life events in the last 12 months before delivery Exclusion criteria: allergy to lavender and rose essential in the subjects or their family members.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum Depression. Timepoint: Before the intervention, two weeks after giving birth and six week.ks after giving birth. Method of measurement: Edinburgh questionnaire.

Secondary

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFateme Moshirenia

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

f.moshirenia@gmail.com+98 35 3521 9358

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026